Chicago City Wire

50th Ward Alderman on CTU tribute to Assata Shakur: 'Our kids deserve teachers who lift them up, not political extremists'

By S. K. Wolfe | Sep 30, 2025

Debra Silverstein, alderman of Chicago’s 50th Ward, said in a press release that Mayor Brandon Johnson should condemn the Chicago Teachers Union's (CTU) post honoring Assata Shakur.

President of League of American Workers: Ike Muzikowski 'chooses to serve God, his students, and the west side of Chicago'

By S. K. Wolfe | Sep 17, 2025

Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, said on X that Ike Muzikowski, President and Principal of Chicago Hope Academy, abandoned a business career despite his Ivy League background to serve his community, faith, and students.

Chicago Hope Academy staff member on community: 'We are the people, and we need to be heard by you'

By S. K. Wolfe | Sep 17, 2025

Shavon Howery Stevens, an office staff member at Chicago Hope Academy, emphasizes that her work reflects persistence, care, and the importance of listening to the community.

Community petition organizer on bond decision: 'No way that seven people in a room should be able to make this decision for this community'

By S. K. Wolfe | Sep 17, 2025

Shannon McClurg, a community petition organizer in Effingham, Illinois, emphasized the importance of community involvement in major financial decisions rather than leaving them to a select group of board members.